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OPTIFAIR CANADA 2022
2022-10-16 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Terrace Banquet Centre, 1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5T4, Canada
There are almost 1,000 attendees at our events plus we are the only show in Canada that hosts all 3 O’s,
Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Opticians, along with their sales and support staff, all under the same roof.
Our trade shows provide industry suppliers with the opportunity to showcase their products and services and reach
a large portion of their target market all in one day. Our floor plan ensures that every booth is in a premium
location with high traffic flow. Give your company even more exposure by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorships
range from lecture spots in our main programs, coffee breaks, breakfast and lunch, etc.

Comic Vision 2022 Event
2022-10-27 18:00 | Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C3, Canada
Comic Vision is one of Canada’s original and most beloved comedy events. Comic Vision has been bringing people together since 1999, spreading hope and humour coast-to-coast raising a game-changing $10 million for Fighting Blindness Canada, in support of ground-breaking research developing cures and treatments for vision loss.

Comic Vision 2022 Event
2022-11-04 18:30 - 22:30 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3P8

Focus ON Optics 2022 (Formerly Specialty Symposium) Conference & Tradeshow! ​
2022-11-06 08:30 - 17:30 | Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Come see your favourite vendors, your colleagues and get excited for all our excellent speakers!

THE Myopia Meeting Canada
2022-11-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Toronto, Details available on website , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a day packed with information and education on myopia, myopia management, ask the experts, sponsor displays, hands-on workshops and much more. Highlights of the program are below.
• Overcoming Obstacles to Incorporating Myopia Management Services into Your Primary Care Practice
• 4 Hours of COPE-Approved CE
• Workshops to hone your skills, and learn more
• Explore the latest technology from our sponsors

BUYING AN OPTOMETRY PRACTICE
2022-11-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Kitchener-Waterloo Deer Ridge Golf Club, 200 Deer Ridge Dr, Kitchener, ON, Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2K5, Canada
Join ROI Corporation for a lively discussion about the factors you need to consider when buying your own practice.
Topics that will be discussed include:

Which factors affect the value of the practice
What financing options are available
Understanding key numbers
How to choose the right practice for you

DATES:
November 7: Kitchener-Waterloo Deer Ridge Golf Club
November 14: East Toronto Delta Toronto East Hotel
November 21: Mississauga ROI North, Streetsville

WATERLOO EYE INSTITUTE ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW
2022-11-18 - 2022-11-20 | Hilton Markham Suites Hotel and Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Ave, Markham, Ontario, L6G 1A5, Canada
The Vision Institute had a long tradition of providing high quality educational programming at their annual fundraising event and we look forward to carrying on this tradition for a different fundraising cause. The funds raised from this event will help to support the Seeing Beyond 2020 Campaign for the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI). Once built, the WEI will advance eye and vision care services, enhance clinical education, expand telehealth capacity and provide innovation through vision research.
The event includes: 20 hours COPE-approved live continuing education for Optometrists | WEI Reception (Friday) | 6 hours live education for Optometric Assistants and Staff (Saturday only) | Trade Show (Saturday)

Connect Nova Scotia
2022-11-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J5, Canada
Connecting Students and Opticians.

2023 Spring Symposium - Gonioscopy Workshop
2023-03-18 09:00 - 2023-03-19 14:30 | Ontario
Saturday, March 18 – Calgary
Sunday, March 19 – Edmonton
This is a packed day of lectures and hands-on activities directed at learning gonioscopy techniques, the implementation of gonioscopy in current practice in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, and the utilization of gonioscopy in advanced scope procedures. Plan on gaining hands-on skills in the practical portion of the workshop. Lunch will be provided. The workshop content presented will be identical in both cities.

OAC Student Night & Job Fair 2023
2023-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This evening will provide a relaxed atmosphere for optical program students, faculty and optical community guests to network, explore potential employment opportunities, and enjoy an evening of music, beverages and appetizers. ** STUDENTS: If you are looking for employment, be sure to bring your resume **
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Free bus transportation is being provided to and from Student Night. Transportation is available for all students and faculty of all Opticianry Programs and will be accessible from Georgian College (Barrie Campus) and Seneca College (Newnham Campus). Any student enrolled in an Opticianry Program at any educational institution can make use of this free transportation at any campus. NAIT Students, this includes you!
This event is open to all students currently enrolled in an Optical Training Program, faculty, and special guests.

OPTIFAIR CANADA 2023
2023-03-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Terrace Banquet Centre 1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan, Ontario, 1680 Creditstone Rd, Concord, Ontario, L4K 5T4, Canada
Why Choose Optifair Canada Trade Shows?
• Optifair Canada Trade Shows are the only trade shows and CE conferences in Canada that cater to
Optometrists and Opticians under the same roof
• There are almost 1,000 attendees at our events
• We are a Canadian independent non-political organization serving the industry since 1994
• Our trade shows are the best return on your investment
• We believe in industry being a partner in education

AOE Optifair
2023-03-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Terrace Banquet Centre 1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan, Ontario, 1680 Creditstone Rd, Concord, Ontario, L4K 5T4, Canada

Opportunities & Options for New Optometrists
2023-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 | University of Waterloo – School of Optometry & Vision Science, 200 Columbia Street West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
Join NextGenOD ambassadors Jenny Lee (OD-4 Waterloo) and Nyah Miranda (OD-1 NECO) as they discuss opportunities and options for new Canadian Optometrists. Recent OD graduates and optometry students ready to consider career opportunities will find the agenda of interest. Agenda includes:

Peer learning and expert advice
Nearly $1000 of Prizes – Free stuff
Complimentary COPE CE Credit

Click here to view agenda, speakers and prizes.
Live Event at University of Waterloo & Livecast on ZOOM
This event is co-presented by Bausch + Lomb Canada and
Eye Care Business Canada https://www.eyecarebusiness.ca/nextgenodwebinar/

2023 OAO Symposium and InfoMart
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-02 | Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2M9, Canada
Continuing Education on April 1 and 2
Includes: Optometric Assistant Program on April 1
President’s Luncheon and OAO Awards Presentation
InfoMart Trade Show on April 1
AGM on April 2
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Delegate registration will open in the New Year (2023)

2023 MAO/MPAO
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-15 | The Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y3, Canada
Spring continuing education & annual general meeting at Fairmont Winnipeg, MB.

CONNECT BRITISH COLUMBIA 2023
2023-04-20 17:00 - 21:30 | Galaxy Cinemas Nanaimo, 4750 Rutherford Rd #213, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 4K6, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be visiting British Columbia at the end of April!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Cineplex theater listed below, to watch our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

CONNECT ALBERTA 2023
2023-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Galaxy Cinemas Red Deer, 357-37400 Alberta 2, red deer, Alberta, T4E 1B9, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be visiting Alberta at the end of April!
Meet us from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Cineplex theater listed below, to watch our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 9:00 AM.
In addition to our usual meal breaks, concessions will be provided. You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

CONNECT SASKATCHEWAN 2023 REGINA
2023-04-26 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Southland, 3025 Gordon Rd, regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 6H7, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Saskatchewan at the end of April!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

MCE 2023
2023-04-27 - 2023-04-30 | Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, 75 Kent St,, Charlottetown, pei, C1A 7K4, Canada
We are meeting Live and In Person
Continuing Education & Reception (Evening) – Thursday
Continuing Education & Trade Show (Full Day) – Friday
Continuing Education & Social Function (Full Day) – Saturday
Continuing Education (1/2 day) – Sunday

CONNECT SASKATCHEWAN 2023 SASKATOON
2023-04-27 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Entertainment, 317 2 Ave S, saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1L1, Canada

View Point Calgary 2023
2023-05-06 09:00 - 15:00 | 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0M4, Canada
Join FBC this spring for a full day event in Calgary! Hear from experts about age-related vision loss and inherited retinal diseases. Visit our exhibitors to learn more about community resources and connect with other individuals and families affected by vision loss. Lunch and snacks included in ticket price.

2023 BCDO Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-14 | Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2R7, Canada
BC Doctors of Optometry’s 2023 Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR is a three-day continuing education, networking and professional development event for doctors of optometry and optometric staff. This is your opportunity to gain valuable and relevant insight and education into the optometric field.

Connect New Brunswick - Fredericton
2023-05-24 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Fredericton, 1381 Regent St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3C 1A2, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring New Brunswick at the end of May!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

Connect New Brunswick - Moncton
2023-05-25 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Trinity Drive, 127 Trinity Dr, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 2J7, Canada

VISION-R 2023
2023-05-27 | Saint-Hyacinthe Conference Centre, 1325 Rue Daniel - Johnson O suite 119, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, J2S 8S4, Canada
The REGARD ACTION Cooperative organizes a memorable edition of the SALON VISION-R every year! We are pleased to open the doors of this unmissable event to all eye care professionals, partners and optical students.

Connect Ontario 2023 - Niagara Falls
2023-06-05 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Odeon Niagara Square, 7555 Montrose Rd D2, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 2E9, Canada
Your national association, the Opticians Association of Canada, will be touring Ontario this Spring!
Meet us from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at one of the Cineplex theaters listed below, to watch three of our 2023 exclusive continuing education English lectures. The lectures will begin at 6:00 PM.
You can already smell the warm popcorn and sweets, can’t you? Don’t worry, your cravings will be satisfied! Concessions will be provided. What are you waiting for? Save your seat today!

Connect Ontario 2023 - Kitchener
2023-06-07 17:00 - 21:30 | Cineplex Cinemas Kitchener, 225 Fairway Rd S, Kitchener, Ontario, N2C 1X2, Canada

THE Myopia Meeting Canada
2023-06-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle, 1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4R5, Canada
Eye care professionals must be sure they are current on the increasingly available treatments to manage myopia progression in children. THE Myopia Meeting focuses specifically on the hot topic of myopia management with a full day of 4 hours of COPE-approved continuing education courses presented by world-renowned experts in the field. Plus, periodic clinical reviews will cover the latest diagnostic and monitoring technologies along with the newest treatments to slow the progression of myopia. Also, break times, and the FREE lunch will provide you with peer-to-peer networking opportunities among eye care professionals such as yourself who are either starting their myopia management practice or growing an existing one. There will be so much to learn from so many sources. You won’t want to miss THE Myopia Meeting live in Vancouver for a full day of immersion in myopia management. Click the Agenda tab for complete details.

Transitions Certified Live-Toronto
2023-06-13 17:30 - 21:30 | Double Tree By Hilton, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1R3
Grow your expertise in light management and Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™. Learn more about our product portfolio and how to increase patient satisfaction. By attending this event, you will become a Transitions® Certified Specialist and get access to materials designed to better prepare you to talk to your patients, circumvent the patients’ objections.
2 credits for Continuing Education (Opticians)

ZEISS MyoCare Webinar
2023-06-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
8:00 – 9:00 pm EST (5:00 – 6:00 pm PST)
An exclusive webinar where ZEISS will be unveiling an innovative new product that is set to revolutionize Myopia Management. During this webinar, Dr. Jeff Goodhew will showcase the remarkable features and benefits of the new Myopia product. ECPs will get an in-depth understanding of how it can enhance patient’s daily life and deliver outstanding results.
